Doctor Speak

Multitasking becomes synonymous with the way new moms function. As our priorities undergo a major overhaul, personal care gets relegated to the back-burner. However we do need to look good and presentable to the world, right? And, no, tracks and tees and messy hair in a bun are NOT kosher …

Nature has its own mechanism of restoring what it takes away. Pregnancy and childbirth left my skin dry, patchy, and dull, as the natural oils of my skin got stripped away. And then I stumbled upon a magical skin care product comprising of shea butter, a rich natural fatty acid …

Winter is round the corner and there’s a nip in the air…and sometimes in the skin too! Winters are undoubtedly harsh on the skin, often leaving it dry, flaky, and itchy. Moisturizing the skin becomes imperative during winter to maintain its elasticity and suppleness. Pregnant women especially need …

I love the smell of my freshly painted house; after all, it’s reminiscent of the fact that we are inching closer to Diwali. Things were different the year I was pregnant. We did not get our home painted. The lead in the paint could cause skin issues and potentially harm …

A woman loves to get pampered, and when she is expecting…she truly deserves all the love and attention. Shower her with gifts and compliments that make her feel beautiful. While shopping for an expectant mom would be difficult, try and buy gifts that look after her from head to …

“I woke up early in the morning all drenched in sweat. Not just my body, even the clothes and the sheets were moist. When all elderly women in my family kept pestering us to start a family soon, they just showed me the sunny side of pregnancy. As if …

Breastfeeding is motherhood in its most tangible and joyous form Isn’t it? There is absolutely no substitute for mother’s milk. Mother’s milk is nature’s health plan which is not only essential for the baby; but breastfeeding also strengthens the bond between the mother and the child. However, a breastfeeding mom …

As my pregnancy progressed, the pressure of my baby’s growing weight made it very difficult to sit, stand, move and most importantly ….sleep. In pregnancy, our body undergoes major changes. Frequent urination, weight gain, tender breasts and nausea, all make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. As …

It’s the only time in our lives when putting on weight is a pleasure! When it is for the well-being of the life inside us, we women put aside our inhibitions of gaining too much weight and start eating healthy food. The range of weight gain in pregnancy fluctuates from …

Fill my tea to the brim, I need that cup to stay calm, and enjoy the goodness of herbs With so much of pregnancy advice being given to you, tea intake might still be the greatest unsolved puzzle. While some health experts recommend drinking tea, others advise against it.Tea contains …